Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller / Senior Financial Controller

Northwest – Manchester

£61,500 - £70,000pa.

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Hybrid Working: 3 Office Days vs. 2 Home Days

A rare opportunity to shape the financial backbone of a fast-growing enterprise networking business.

We are looking for a commercially minded, technically strong and highly credible Group Financial Controller to join our finance leadership team at a pivotal stage in our growth journey. This is a high-impact role for a senior finance professional who wants more than a traditional controllership position: someone who can bring rigour, pace and clarity to the numbers while operating as a trusted partner to senior leadership and the Board.

You will take ownership of the Group’s financial control environment, reporting cadence, governance framework and external reporting requirements, while helping to build scalable finance processes that support future growth. The role offers genuine visibility, influence and progression in an organisation that is evolving quickly and investing in the quality of its finance function.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role at the centre of the business. You will be responsible for ensuring the Group has accurate, timely and trusted financial information, strong controls, robust governance and high-quality insight to support commercial decision-making. You will work closely with senior leaders, operational stakeholders and Board Directors to improve management information, strengthen financial discipline and influence the strategic direction of the business unit.

The successful candidate will suit a qualified finance leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, changing environment; someone who is equally comfortable getting close to the detail, challenging performance, improving processes and presenting insight at senior level.

What You Will Own

Financial Reporting, Control and Governance

* Own and lead the month-end, year-end and Group reporting processes, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and decision-useful.

* Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and performance commentary.

* Strengthen the Group financial control environment, ensuring appropriate governance, policies, procedures and reporting disciplines are embedded across the business.

* Develop scalable finance processes and infrastructure that support growth, reduce risk and improve the quality and consistency of financial information.

Commercial Insight, MI and Business Performance

* Drive improvements in management information, reporting and the use of financial data across the business.

* Translate financial performance into clear insight, practical recommendations and meaningful challenge for non-financial stakeholders.

* Work closely with leadership and Operational Board members to support commercial decision-making, KPI performance and business planning.

* Provide financial analysis that helps identify risks, opportunities, margin improvement, cash implications and operational performance trends.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Strategic Planning

* Coordinate and enhance the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are robust, commercially grounded and aligned to business priorities.

* Track key financial and operational metrics, providing clear visibility of performance against plan and early identification of emerging issues.

* Contribute to the wider financial strategy and operational growth agenda, supporting senior leadership with high-quality analysis and financial judgement.

Audit, Compliance and External Reporting

* Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors and relevant professional advisors.

* Ensure statutory accounts, external reporting and compliance obligations are delivered accurately and in line with applicable laws, standards and deadlines.

* Maintain strong audit readiness through disciplined reconciliations, documentation, controls and review processes.

Cash, Treasury and Working Capital

* Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury processes to ensure the business maintains appropriate…